Mistletoe State Park — Attraction in Georgia

My husband and I had an amazing time at Mistletoe State Park! Walk-in campsite #2 was the best campsite we've ever experienced in our 30 years of hiking, camping, and backpacking. We loved that it was so private, but still a manageable walk to the car and flush toilets and showers. The location was perfect for sunsets and sunrises! The trails were wonderful for us with not too many ups and downs, but enough to give us flatlanders from Wilmington, NC a little workout. The 1st day we were there and out hiking, we wanted to get some firewood. Concerned that the park office would close before we could get back to our car, my husband and I split up. I hiked to the park office with $20, and my husband hiked back to the car to meet me as soon as he could get there. On the way, the $20 fell out of my pocket. The park ranger on duty was so gracious to buy the firewood and my water for me, so that I could pay him back the next day. This really made my day and experience at the park over-the-top! We ended up finding the $20 along the road later, so it all worked out excellently! The only improvements to the park I might recommend, would be a bridge to get from the Cliatt Creek Nature Trail Loop to the Rock Dam Trail. Though manageable the day we were out, if the water were any higher, or someone not as agile at jumping accross water and balancing on logs, this crossing would not be possible. Also, the intended water crossing along the Rock Dam Trail was only possible from the south side at the rock dam. The northern trail crossing had deep, filthy water at the crossing point. It's possible to go back to the rock dam crossing without too much extra work, but a bridge here, as well, would be a nice touch. We loved that we didn't see but a few people along the trails. It was so very peaceful and beautiful during our end of April mid-week visit. Thank you for creating a park with such beautiful and secluded walk-in campsites!!!!!! I wish more parks did likewise. The backcountry sites were fairly nice. However, if I go to the effort of backpacking my way several miles in, I would prefer sites more off-trail. Each of the 3 backcountry sites were within easy eyesight of the main trail. There were many places along the Rock Dam trail, or elsewhere this could still be done. Perhaps not as easy to maintain for park staff, but much preferable for the backpackers who have hiked in and worked hard for some privacy and seclusion...especially since there are no indoor toilets near these sites. We are always scoping out possible places to backpack with beautiful surroundings as well as privacy and seclusion from the outside world. The walk-in sites were much more private, and even offered better views and...

Mistletoe State Park is one of our favorites so far! We have stayed at Mistletoe in the summer and fall, and both are great times to visit. You can enjoy lake activities in the summer, and enjoy the beautiful leaf colors in the fall. We have stayed at site 9, and are just returning from a stay at site 44. Site 9 is a lakeside, pull-thru site in a small cul-de-sac with great lake views. However, we have a 32’ 5th wheel and it was very difficult pulling out when we left because the cul-de-sac is small and narrow. Thankfully, all the sites across from us were empty, so we were able to manage getting out a little easier. You will need Anderson blocks to level side to side at this site. Site 44 is a long pull-thru site; however, the entrance to the site is not marked, so we missed it and easily backed into the site. Site 44 is across the street from the lake, but there is an unobstructed view of the cove and lake beyond (see pic). There is also a boat ramp at the cove, along with kayaks which I assume are for rent. The only negative to this site is that the picnic table and fire pit are not on the camping side of the rig. It was a rainy, cold weekend, so this was no big deal for us this time. We did use our Anderson blocks to level; however, we could’ve probably gotten away with not using them. The comfort stations are clean and the one near us had laundry facilities. Overall, this is a beautiful, well-kept State Park that I...

Fisherman's cabin:::BEWARE! I looked for reviews on this beforehand and found none so here you go so you're not disappointed. Black mold in bedroom around air vents!! I'm actually gonna contact someone higher up about this. No direct TV satellite (we had a child and it rained alot so this was disappointing). Asked the rangers to check it out but they couldn't get the DirecTV to work. Needs a major cleaning. Everything is sticky. I would have cleaned some of the counters and table but there are no cleaning supplies. None. Dead bugs everywhere. Bring everything you can think of that you will need. No papertowels, no salt or pepper, no coffee for coffee pot, no sugar. Also there is a hornets nest 5 feet from the porch that heads to the private boat dock near the fire pit. I will never rent this again. We come to this lake to fish so we felt it would be awesome to be so close to the boat ramp; hence the fisherman's cabin. But I feel like I threw money out the window with this trip. We have stayed in the log cabins here and they are nice but a good ways from the boat ramp. This is why the 3...